Tender

RSSB 2318 - Radiation Protection Advisors & Consultancy

RAIL SAFETY AND STANDARDS BOARD LIMITED

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Tender

18 Nov 2016 at 20:17

Tender Notice
Summary of the contracting process

The Rail Safety and Standards Board Limited (RSSB) is currently executing a tender for "RSSB 2318 - Radiation Protection Advisors & Consultancy" aimed at securing consultancy services related to radiation risk management within the GB rail industry. This procurement falls under the environmental safety services category and has a contract value of £10,000. The tender period concluded on 14th October 2016, with the contract scheduled to commence on 7th November 2016 and continue until 31st March 2017. The process was conducted via an open procurement method allowing various suppliers to submit their proposals.

This procurement presents significant growth opportunities for businesses specialising in environmental consultancy, particularly those with expertise in radiation protection and safety regulations. Firms that can provide comprehensive risk assessments, communication strategies, and compliance support for regulatory obligations would be particularly well-suited to compete for this contract. Additionally, small and medium-sized enterprises (SMEs) are encouraged to participate, as the tender explicitly welcomes their involvement in addressing the advised services.

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Notice Information

Notice Title

RSSB 2318 - Radiation Protection Advisors & Consultancy

Notice Description

RSSB, on behalf of its member organisations, is seeking to procure the services of a Radiation Protection Advisor (RPA) role: 1. To help the GB rail industry fulfil its obligations in managing the radiation risk arising from the train driving cab instruments known as AWS indicators. These indicators might contain tritium paint. In particular, the RPA shall provide the following: a) Advice and guidance on whether the available data on AWS indicator radiation risk is sufficient to support either: "Type Approval" in the context of IRR 99 schedule 1 subsection 1 (c) (iii) and the Office for Nuclear Regulation (ONR) polices CDG 2009 (see appendix 1 for the data); or An "exemption certificate" in accordance with IRR99 Regulation 37. (Appendix 1 is a summary of available information about the amount of radiation and tritium-based paint) b) Communication briefing material that fulfils the "information, instruction and training" requirements of the IRR 99 regulation 14, applicable to the scope of the AWS indicator. The communication brief shall include information on compliance with the Carriage of Dangerous Goods and Use of Transportable Pressure Equipment Regulations 2009 (CDG 2009), as amended, including when and how to send AWS Indicators as Excepted Packages The communication material will be suitable for managing the risk presented to three distinct stakeholder groups: Train operator staff who may use, package and dispose of AWS indicators Persons responsible for repairing AWS indicators Persons who provide the Radiation Protection Supervisor role (Appendix 2 references the roles and responsibilities of those that are applicable to regulation 14 in this instance) c) A strategy and rationale for the GB mainline railway that meets the intent of regulation 27 and takes account of the low level of radiation emitted from the AWS indicator. In particular, the RPA, through the strategy, will explain which activities the railway undertakings and supply industry should undertake with respect to the AWS indicator units covered by the IRR99, why this is needed and whether there are any practical 'work arounds' available that will support a case that it is unnecessary for organisations to be declared as 'radiation employers'. d) A strategy and rationale for radiation employers within the rail industry to fulfil their obligations under IRR 99 regulations 15 and 17 e) Evaluate the findings of a) and c) and provide recommendations on any further activities necessary to support an exemption request against IRR 99 regulation 37 f) Support to industry representatives at meeting(s) to assist the industry explain their proposed strategies and obtain their acceptance by the Health and Safety Executive (HSE) and/or the Office of Rail and Road (ORR). Note: Should the supplier require access to any representative AWS indicator units, RSSB can arrange for these to be provided.

Notice Details

Publication & Lifecycle

Open Contracting ID
ocds-b5fd17-3ab5f59f-adca-11e6-9901-0019b9f3037b
Publication Source
Contracts Finder
Latest Notice
https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/18ac9876-ee54-494e-8254-fdff3f6950d2
Current Stage
Tender
All Stages
Tender

Procurement Classification

Notice Type
Tender Notice
Procurement Type
Standard
Procurement Category
Services
Procurement Method
Open
Procurement Method Details
Open procedure
Tender Suitability
SME
Awardee Scale
Not specified

Common Procurement Vocabulary (CPV)

CPV Divisions

38 - Laboratory, optical and precision equipments (excl. glasses)

90 - Sewage, refuse, cleaning and environmental services

CPV Codes

38341000 - Apparatus for measuring radiation

90721000 - Environmental safety services

Notice Value(s)

Tender Value
£10,000 Under £100K
Lots Value
Not specified
Awards Value
Not specified
Contracts Value
Not specified

Notice Dates

Publication Date
18 Nov 20169 years ago
Submission Deadline
14 Oct 2016Expired
Future Notice Date
Not specified
Award Date
Not specified
Contract Period
7 Nov 2016 - 31 Mar 2017 1-6 months
Recurrence
Not specified

Notice Status

Tender Status
Active
Lots Status
Not Specified
Awards Status
Not Specified
Contracts Status
Not Specified

Buyer & Supplier

Contracting Authority (Buyer)

Main Buyer
RAIL SAFETY AND STANDARDS BOARD LIMITED
Contact Name
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Contact Email
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Contact Phone
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Buyer Location

Locality
LONDON
Postcode
EC2M 2RB
Post Town
Central London
Country
England
Major Region (ITL 1)
TLI London
Basic Region (ITL 2)
TLI4 Inner London - East
Small Region (ITL 3)
TLI43 Haringey and Islington
Delivery Location
TLI London
Local Authority
Islington
Electoral Ward
Bunhill
Westminster Constituency
Islington South and Finsbury

Further Information

Notice Documents

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